MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING AUBURN NO. 408 January 14, 2019

The regular meeting of the board of directors was called to order by Ryan Van Quill, president, Monday, January 14, 2019 at 7 p.m., in the board room of the James P. Fugate Administration Building. All board members were present.

Pledge of Allegiance

The flag salute was led by Ashley Coss Padilla.

Director Laurie Bishop made a motion to move agenda item IV. Audience Participation to after VII. Student Participation, Director Robyn Mulenga seconded the motion, all in favor, the motion carried.

Discussion

2019 Work Session Topics:  Fall Assessment  AVID/Middle School Update  Semester 1 Dashboards  Core 24 Update  Strategic Plan Update  Topics TBD

Executive Session

The board president, Ryan Van Quill, announced an executive session to convene at 9:30 p.m., to discuss issues relating to RCW 42.30.110(g), to review the performance of a public employee, and that the meeting will return to open session by 9:50 p.m.

The board president, Ryan Van Quill, announced the executive session will be extended for 10 minutes, to convene at 9:50 p.m., the meeting will return to open session by 10:00 p.m.

The board president, Ryan Van Quill, announced the executive session will be extended for 10 minutes, to convene at 10:00 p.m., the meeting will return to open session by 10:10 p.m.

The board president, Ryan Van Quill, announced the executive session will be extended for 10 minutes, to convene at 10:10 p.m., the meeting will return to open session by 10:20 p.m.

The board returned to open session at 10:20 p.m.

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Unscheduled Communications

The following community members, parents, students and staff directed comments to the board of directors in regards to Justin Mentink’s non-renewal as Auburn High School baseball coach, his character, coaching ability and reputation.

Rachelle Mentink, 1216 68th Loop SE, Auburn, WA 98092 Crystal Jilbert, 33526 135th Ave SE, Auburn, WA 98092 Zeb Olson, 14428 SE 318th ST, Auburn, WA 98092 Lynn Olson, 14428 SE 318th ST, Auburn, WA 98092 Dr. Jarett Mentink, 7109 St. Andrews Ln, Snoqualmie, WA 98065 Angie Mentink, 7109 St. Andrews Ln, Snoqualmie, WA 98065 Aaron Morales, 7540 11th Ave NW, Seattle, WA Jackson Connor, 31814 150th PL SE, Auburn, WA 98092 Rhett Stein, 13316 SE 333rd Ct, Auburn, WA 98092 Evan Jilbert, 33526 135th Ave SE, Auburn, WA 98092 Brayton Eilenberger, 16214 SE Lake Holm RD, Auburn WA 98092 Travis Jilbert, 33526 135th Ave SE, Auburn, WA 98092 Pat O’Grady, 2802 U ST SE, Auburn, WA 90002 Brendan Stein, 13316 SE 333rd Ct, Auburn, WA 98092 Javid Shoemaker 17927 113th St E, Bonney Lake, WA 98391 Roger Sasaki, 1217 68TH Loop SE, Auburn, WA 98092 Greg Isham, 905 5th St NE Auburn, WA 98002 Ryan Hansen, 33664 130th Ave SE, Auburn, WA 98092 Matt Miller, 19024 ST NW, Auburn, WA Judy Mentink, 31602 37th Ave SE, Federal Way, WA Matt Lemur, 10416 SE 301ST ST, AUBURN, WA 98092

The following parents of an Olympic Middle School student addressed the board of directors with their concerns around student safety at Olympic Middle School.

John Carrier, 2810 R PL SE, AUBURN, WA 98002 Nicolle Ferrante, 3501 AUBURN WAY SE, AUBURN WA 98092

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

The superintendent shared with the board that he has met with Senator Claire Wilson, Senator Phil Fortunato, Representative Morgan Irwin and Representative Drew Stokesbary.

Director Laurie Bishop stated there are 27 new representatives, 11 of which have served as school board directors, the Friday phone calls start this week and she will update at future meetings.

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STUDENT AND STAFF RECOGNITION

Special Recognition

The month of January, 2019 has been declared School Board Month. On behalf of the Auburn School District, Alan Spicciati, superintendent, conveyed heartfelt thanks to the Auburn School Board, read the Governor’s proclamation, and presented each board member with a certificate to recognize their dedication and commitment to improving student learning in the Auburn School District.

Student Recognition

The Auburn School District board of directors recognized Ashley Coss Padilla, a fifth grade student at Hazelwood Elementary, for being an outstanding student and presented her with a certificate of recognition.

Staff Recognition

The Auburn School District board of directors recognized Chris Telford, jewelry teacher at Auburn High School, for his outstanding service.

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STUDENT PARTICIPATION

Olympic Middle School Art Display Ryan Foster, associate superintendent of principal leadership & school programs, introduced Jason Hill, Olympic Middle School co- principal, who introduced Stephanie Harring-Marshall, Olympic Middle School teacher. Ms. Harring-Marshall introduced Brooklyn Stokley- Winsor, Pierce Wallbaum, Kienan Sabin and Azrayella Montgomery, students, who presented the Olympic Middle School art display and answered questions from the board.

Athletic Report-Olympic Middle School Boys’ Basketball Program Ryan Foster reintroduced Jason Hill to introduce Phillip Way, Olympic Middle School coach, who introduced Devon Anderson and Ryan Mpouli, students. The students reported on the Olympic Middle School boys’ basketball program and answered questions from the board. Tech For All Vicki Bates, assistant superintendent of technology, introduced Gavin Lees, assistant director of instructional technology, who shared PowerPoint highlights (click here to view) of how technology is being used to engage, educate and empower traditionally under- represented students. Jessica Udd, Lake View Elementary School kindergarten teacher, described how technology has enhanced her classroom, and introduced student, Caroline Fettig, who presented her digital student portfolio (click here to view) to show how students reflect on their work and establish a link between the classroom and home.

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CONSENT AGENDA

It was moved by Laurie Bishop, seconded by Robyn Mulenga, and carried to approve the following consent agenda items:

Student Requests for Travel

a. Twelve Auburn Mountainview High School students requested permission to travel to Port Angeles, Friday to Saturday, December 21-22, 2018. The purpose of the trip was to compete in the Port Angeles Basketball Tournament. Lodging was in the home of the Sinnes (coach’s parents), meals were at local restaurants, and travel was by rental vehicles. All expenses will be paid by ASB funds. Matt Sinnes, Dan Winter and Ki’Jan Wiesinger, Auburn Mountainview High School coaches, requested permission to accompany the students. No substitutes were needed. By prior administrative approval.

b. Fourteen Auburn Mountainview High School students request permission to travel to Battleground, Friday to Sunday, February 1-3. The purpose of the trip is to compete in the WIAA Cheer State Competition. Lodging will be at the Best Western hotel, meals will be at local restaurants and travel will be by school bus. All expenses will be paid by ASB funds. Shana Biggs and Kaitlyn Hanley, Auburn Mountainview High School coaches, request permission to accompany the students. No substitutes will be needed.

c. Six Auburn Riverside High School students request permission to travel to SeaTac, Thursday to Saturday, March 28-30. The purpose of the trip is to attend the WTSA ( Technology Student Association) State Conference. Lodging will be at the Doubletree hotel, meals will be at local restaurants and travel will be by rental vehicles. All student expenses will be paid by ASB funds; all staff expenses will be paid by district CTE funds. Bill Sumner, Auburn Riverside High School coach, requests permission to accompany the students. One substitute will be needed for one day.

d. Fifteen Auburn High School students request permission to travel to Anaheim, California, Thursday to Sunday, April 25-28. The purpose of the trip is to compete in the Anaheim National Journalism Competition. Lodging will be at the Hilton hotel, meals will be at local restaurants and travel will be by airplane. All expenses will be paid by ASB funds. Thomas Kaup and Anna Marshall,

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Auburn High School teachers, request permission to accompany the students. Two substitutes will be needed for two days.

e. One Auburn Mountainview High School student requests permission to travel to Omaha, Nebraska, Thursday to Sunday, May 9-12. The purpose of the trip is to compete in the National Individual Event Tournament of Champions Debate Competition. Lodging will be at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, meals will be at local restaurants and travel will be by airplane. All expenses will be paid by ASB funds. Carey Rockey, Auburn Mountainview High School coach, and Shaunessy Lewis, Auburn Mountainview High School teacher, request permission to accompany the student. One substitute will be needed for one day.

f. Four Auburn Mountainview High School students request permission to travel to Orlando, Florida, Monday to Wednesday, June 17-19. The purpose of the trip is to compete in Certiport’s Microsoft Office Suite U.S. Nationals. Lodging will be at the Marriott Marquis hotel, meals will be at local restaurants and travel will be by airplane. All expenses will be paid by ASB funds. Patty Eckelman, Auburn Mountainview High School teacher, requests permission to accompany the students. One substitute will be needed for three days.

Staff Requests for Travel

a. Thomas McDermott, assistant director of college and career readiness; Korey Sites and Duane Hoori, Cascade Middle School and Olympic Middle School deans of students respectively; Wendy Medina, Olympic Middle School counselor; and TBH, Gear Up site coordinator, request permission to travel to San Antonio, Texas, Sunday to Wednesday, February 10-13. The purpose of the trip is to attend the GEAR UP Capacity Building Workshop. Lodging will be at the Grand Hyatt hotel, meals will be at local restaurants and travel will be by airplane. All expenses will be paid by district funds. No substitutes will be needed.

b. Alan Spicciati, Auburn School District superintendent, requests permission to travel to Los Angeles, California, Wednesday to Friday, February 13-15. The purpose of the trip is to attend the National AASA (American Association of School Administrators) Conference and the South King County superintendent visit to Long Beach Unified School District. Lodging will be at the Sheraton Grand hotel, meals will be at local restaurants and travel will be by airplane. All expenses

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will be paid by district and grant funds. A substitute will not be needed. c. Julie DeBolt, executive director of student learning and high school programs, and Adam Ladage, director of 8-12 student learning, request permission to travel to Newport Beach, California, Wednesday to Friday, February 20-22. The purpose of the trip is to attend the College Board Western Regional Forum. Lodging will be at the Renaissance Newport Beach hotel, meals will be at local restaurants and travel will be by airplane. All expenses will be paid by district funds. No substitutes will be needed. d. Janis Campbell-Aikens, director of child nutrition, requests permission to travel to Washington D.C., Saturday to Wednesday, February 23-27. The purpose of the trip is to attend the Legislative Action Conference. Lodging will be at the Marriott Marquis hotel, meals will be at local restaurants and travel will be by airplane. All expenses will be paid by the Washington School Nutrition Association. A substitute will not be needed. e. Jana Thomas and Meri Benedict, activities directors for Auburn Mountainview High School and Auburn Riverside High School respectively, request permission to travel to San Diego, California, Wednesday to Saturday, February 27-March 2. The purpose of the trip is to attend the 2019 CADA (California Association of Directors of Activities) Convention. Lodging will be at the Town & Country Resort, meals will be at local restaurants and travel will be by airplane. All expenses will be paid by district funds. Two substitutes will be needed for three days. f. Michael Robinson, West Auburn High School principal and Gregory Wilbanks, Catherine Peter, Alexander Foster, Thomas Parsons and Anna Johnson, West Auburn High School teachers, request permission to travel to Chicago, Illinois, Thursday to Sunday, March 14-17. The purpose of the trip is to attend the Empower Conference 2019. Lodging will be at the Hyatt Regency hotel, meals will be at local restaurants and travel will be by airplane. All expenses will be paid by professional development and I-grant funds. Five substitutes will be needed for two days.

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g. Adam Ladage, director of 8-12 student learning; Daniel McNeese, Cascade Middle School teacher; Kay Lorrain, Auburn Mountainview High School teacher; and Ty Podeszwa, Lea Hill Elementary School teacher, request permission to travel to Tampa, Florida, Monday to Friday, April 8-12. The purpose of the trip is to attend the Shape America National Convention. Lodging will be at the Marriott Waterside hotel, meals will be at local restaurants and travel will be by airplane. All expenses will be paid by grant funds. No substitutes will be needed.

Personnel Report

Personnel report was presented. Vouchers

Vouchers were presented. The vouchers are attached to and made a part of these official minutes. A copy of the vouchers are on file in the business office.

Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the regular meeting of Monday, December 10, 2018 were forwarded to the board.

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SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

NAEP Update & Review of SB Policy 6100

It was moved by Laurie Bishop, seconded by Robyn Mulenga, and carried to authorize the assistant superintendent of business and operations to apply for and receive Public Law 874 federal funds for the 2019-20 school year. Robin Pratt, Native American coordinator, provided a review of board policy 6100—Revenues from Local, State, and Federal Sources.

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BUILDING PROGRAM

Change Order – Evergreen Heights Elementary Site Improvements It was moved by Robyn Mulenga, seconded by Laurie Bishop, and carried to accept Change Order No. 14 for the Evergreen Heights Elementary Site Improvements project and the contract amount be increased by $49,089.73 for new contract amount of $3,909,188.14. Change Order – Portable Classrooms Spring 2018 Electrical It was moved by Laurie Bishop, seconded by Robyn Mulenga, and carried to accept Change Order No. 3 and 4 for the Portable Classrooms Spring 2018 Electrical project and the contract amount be increased by $136,237.74 for a new contract amount of $616,186.48. Resolution No. 1270 – Certification of Racial Balance for the Dick Scobee Elementary School Replacement Project

It was moved by Ray Vefik, seconded by Laurie Bishop, and carried to adopt Resolution No. 1270 certifying the Dick Scobee Elementary School Replacement project will not create or aggravate racial imbalance.

Resolution No. 1271 – Certification of Racial Balance for the Elementary School No. 15 Project

It was moved by Robyn Mulenga, seconded by Ray Vefik, and carried to adopt Resolution No. 1271 certifying the Elementary School No. 15 project will not create or aggravate racial imbalance.

Adjourned at 10:20 p.m.

Dr. Alan Spicciati, Secretary Board of Directors

Ryan Van Quill, President Board of Directors